Cambodian opposition party leader resigns

Mr. Sam Rainsy, leader of the Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP), announced his resignation for the reason "for the benefit of the party".

Mr. Sam Rainsy. Photo: Bangkokpost

"I resign from the leadership of the CNRP for the good of the party. In all circumstances, I cherish and preserve the ideals of the CNRP in my heart," AFP quoted Mr. Rainsy as writing today on his account.Twitter and Facebook.

Mr. Rainsy's statement was made shortly after Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Senproposed to amend the political party law, banning convicted people from serving as party leaders, a move seen as aimed at Rainsy and the CNRP.

Mr. Rainsy was sentenced to five years in prison by a Phnom Penh court late last year for posting fake documents related to a border treaty between Cambodia and Vietnam. Therefore, it is unlikely that he will end his exile in France and return to Vietnam.

According to VNE